Julie Dawn Fox

		I’ve been living in Portugal for over four years and whilst I’ve done a lot during my time here, there’s always so much more to discover and experience. This blog is a way for me to share my experiences of Portugal with you in a way that you will hopefully find entertaining, interesting, informative and inspiring.
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juliedawnfox

UK British expat living in Portugal

Gender: Female
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Interest: travel, writing, walking, reading, photography, crafts
About me: I’m a freelance writer with a strong leaning towards travel writing, although I can turn my hand to other topics. I’m also an English language teacher, a career I chose so that I could indulge my passion for travel. Originally from the UK, I’ve lived in several countries over the years including Spain, Tanzania and Venezuela and travelled to many others. I have finally put down roots in central Portugal where I live in a tiny village with my husband and dog but that hasn’t dampened my enthusiasm for travel. When I’m at home, I love reading about other times, cultures and places and developing my interest and skills in photography and writing.

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J is for Jazz in Portugal
I grew up thinking that all jazz was jarring to the ears and a musical genre that was best avoided. Now that I’m a bit older and have more experience of the different forms of jazz, I really enjoy its softer side. I don’t know if I’ll ever learn to appreciate or love the noisy [......
Mon, 21 May 2012 20:41:29
Weekly Photo Challenge: More Hands
Still on an arty theme, I love the smooth skin on this sculpture’s oversized hands. I vaguely recognise the artist’s style but I’m afraid can’t put a name to this work, which was on display at the Lisbon Art Fair in 2011. If anyone can help me out with the artist’s name...
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:47:19
Weekly Photo Challenge: Hands
Gnarled, with impractically long nails and ornate gold jewellery, the hands of ‘Madame Orba’ by Thomas Kuebler are definitely worthy of this week’s photo challenge. I found this sculpture on a trip to Évora, Portugal, along with many other weird and wonderful things. To find out mo...
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:56:54
Weekly Photo Challenge: Blue
Since it was first established in 2003, the International Dixieland Jazz Festival has made quite a name for itself on the international jazz scene. The festival is usually held in June, with jazz and Dixie bands playing various venues in and around Cantanhede in the weeks leading up to the main even...
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:29:10
I is for Ice Cream!
The sun is back and ice cream season has officially been declared open. By me. One of the happiest discoveries I’ve made in Portugal is an ice cream parlour in Figueira da Foz that sells the best ice cream sundaes in the world (in my experience so far, at least). They’re so good that we ...
Sat, 12 May 2012 19:28:59